Summary
President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are hosting a Halloween event at the White House. Many Americans, especially parents with young children, plan to celebrate Halloween by trick-or-treating, wearing costumes, and decorating. A new poll shows that a majority of U.S. adults will celebrate Halloween in some form this year.
Key Facts
- President Trump and First Lady Melania Trump are hosting a Halloween event at the White House.
- A poll indicates two-thirds of U.S. adults will celebrate Halloween in some manner.
- About 80% of parents with children under 18 plan to participate in Halloween activities.
- Only 5% of U.S. adults plan to give healthy snacks instead of candy to children during Halloween.
- Around 9% of U.S. adults intend to dress up their pets in costumes.
- Approximately 31% of U.S. adults say they will watch a scary movie during Halloween.
- About 30% of adults plan to display Halloween decorations, and 25% will carve pumpkins.
